Administrator Transparency Reporting (ATR)
Administrator Transparency Reports (ATR) provide independent confirmation of fund assets and liabilities, pricing sources and counterparty exposures.
Toolbox
Our Toolbox memos result from collaboration within our Working Groups. The guidance has been developed with input from both allocators and asset managers ensuring they are practical for the industry.
These Toolbox memos are practical guidance only and do not form part of the comply or explain approach to the Alternative Investment Standards. If you have any questions on our Toolbox items or would like to provide input, please contact [email protected].
Alternative Credit
Alternative Credit investments continue to increase in relevance and have their own unique considerations.
Alternative Risk Premia
Alternative Risk Premia products require specialised due diligence.
Big Data
Big data, artificial intelligence and/or machine learning continues to attract attention but requires careful scrutiny.
China
Investment in China, through onshore and offshore managers, is increasingly becoming of interest to global allocators.
Co-Investments
Co-Investments are increasing in popularity but governance and compliance challenges need to be carefully managed.
Digital Assets
Digital assets are starting to appear in more traditional hedge fund strategies as well as dedicated funds.
Culture & Diversity
Diversity is required to maintain a thriving and dynamic industry, and inclusive cultures are required to achieve this.
Cyber Security
Cybercrime is an ever increasing and evolving threat to organisations of all sizes.
Governance
Governance is at the heart of our mission at the SBAI.
Insurance-Linked Funds (ILS Funds)
Valuation and risk reporting in Insurance Linked Strategies (ILS) have become areas of heightened scrutiny from investors.
Japan
Japan continues it efforts to open its financial system to an international audience, but nuances remain.
Open Protocol
Open Protocol Templates standardise the collection and collation of risk information for alternative investment funds.
Responsible Investment
Practical implementation of Responsible Investment in alternative investment strategies is a growing area of interest.
SPARK
SPARK – Our Programme for Small and Emerging Managers
Standard Total Expense Ratio (STER)
A single, standardised expense ratio allows comparison and monitoring of fees and expenses across different funds.